October 2016

Issue: Volume 1 Issue 10

From Shariah rulings to legal documentation, the perceived fragmentation and lack of standardization in the global Islamic capital markets has been one of the primary barriers putting off potential issuers. But positive progress over the past year marks a sea change in

In Malaysia, domestic borrowing costs in October fell to a three-year low – which has stimulated a surge of issuance in the capital markets as corporate borrowers seek to lock in favorable rates. With yields at their lowest in years and uncertainty

Each week we bring you an update, insight or explanation into the world of Islamic corporate finance to demonstrate the advantages of alternative solutions. This week we look at the latest development in Dubai as it consolidates its ambitions of becoming a

Shariah compliant banking is a growing alternative to the conventional system, and as market conditions get tougher the benefits of the Islamic sector become more apparent. A September report from Moody’s highlighted the strong liquidity profile and retail strength of Islamic banks,

In November last year, Kuwait’s financial regulator released long-awaited rules covering the issuance of Islamic bonds in a move designed to facilitate the sale of Sukuk from both public and private entities. The new regulations have stimulated a new wave of issuance

As one of the most important factors creating a benchmark and a yield curve for corporate Sukuk issuance, sovereign Islamic bonds are essential to open up the market and blaze a trail. While economic conditions in 2016 may have dampened capital market

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) returned to the capital market last month with a benchmark-sized US$550 million five-year Islamic bond that was more than three times oversubscribed with exceptionally tight pricing, shining a spotlight on the favorable conditions for high-grade paper in the

Turkey is one of the most exciting new markets for Islamic finance, but the recent political turmoil and precarious geopolitical position has thrown up challenges to continued growth and development. As investors seek answers to hard questions and issuers urgently seek new

News briefs CORPORATE Islamic home financing for prestigious Dubai projects UAE: Marina Arcade has partnered with Emirates Islamic for the provision of home financing packages for the Marina Arcade Tower, a freehold residential development in Dubai Marina. Jumeirah Golf Estates has also